Order of the Mass

Order of the Mass

Introductory Rites

Entrance Song

Greeting

Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling with Holy Water or Penitential Rite

Glory to God

Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading – usually from Old Testament

Responsorial Psalm

Second Reading – from New Testament Letters

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel

Homily

Profession of Faith – Nicene Creed

General Intercessions

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Song – Presentation of the Gifts

Preparation of the Bread and Wine

Invitation to Prayer

Prayer over the Gifts

Preface

Acclamation – Holy, Holy, Holy

Eucharistic Prayer with Acclamation

Great Amen

Communion Rite

Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

Breaking of the Bread

Prayers before Communion

Lamb of God

Holy Communion

Communion Song

Concluding Rite

Silent Reflection or Song of Praise

Prayer after Communion

Greeting

Blessing

Dismissal